Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2013 - 04/16 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April 16, 2013
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Robert Wendland, Chairman
Jeff Cocking, 1" Vice Chair
Shirley Mangrum, 2ntl Vice Chair
Barbara McNutt
John Ogrizovich
Steven Platt, Jr.
Ben Trahan
City Staff Present:
Ogden "Bo" Bass, AICP, Director of Community Development
Shawn Poe, PE, Assistant Director of Engineering
Tiffany McLeod, Senior Planner
Shelby Griffin, Planner
Bevin Laughlin, City Attorney
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chairman Wendland called the meeting to order at 7.00
p.m, in the City Hall Council Chambers at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway
Director's Rem,
1 Action taken on the Planning & Zoning Commission items by City Council at the April 9, 2013
regular meeting.
Consent Aeenda
2. Approve minutes from the April 2, 2013 regular meeting.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Platt, and a second by
Commissioner McNutt, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0
OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
Agenda Item #3 Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit SUP for a Minor
Automotive Repairs use. The property is Lot 1 and 4, Mark VII
Equipment of Texas, Inc.; and commonlv known as 811 and 813 S
Greenville Ave, Allen, Texas. (SUP 3/18/13-17) [Waterfalls Carwash &
Lube]
Ms. Shelby Griffin, Planner, presented to the Commission. The property is located south of Bethany
Drive and east of Greenville Avenue.
Ms. Griffin described the history of development for this site. The applicant for Waterfalls Carwash &
Lube is requesting a SUP for a minor automotive repairs use to include all services under the current
ALDC definition.
Ms Griffin presented a graphic and explained that staff is recommending to limint the Minor Automotive
Repairs use to the area highlighted in yellow and the state inspections use to the area highlighted in blue.
She explained that this graphic would be made part of the zoning ordinance.
This request has gone through the Technical Review Committee and does meet parking standards within
the ALDC
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Bill Davidson, 805 S. Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX, voiced his concern for the SUP request.
With no one else choosing to come forward, Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
Chairman Wendland announced that there was one written letter of opposition from Mr. Ed Whitehill,
817 S. Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX.
Ms Griffin addressed some of the concerns brought forward during the Public Hearing. She stated that
the parking requirement for the site is determined by the enclosed building square footage The parking
provided on the site exceeds the ALDC standards. She stated that vehicles are not allowed to be stored
outdoors overnight without being screened from the street. Ms. Griffin mentioned that Code Enforcement
would be involved if the applicant is not meeting Code.
2"d Vice Chair Mangrum asked about vehicles being parked on adjacent properties. Ms. Griffin stated that
would be a civil issue. 2nd Vice Chair Mangrum asked about the opportunity for there to be directional
signage to direct patrons on areas to park. Ms. Griffin stated that directional signage is allowed
I" Vice Chair Cocking inquired about storage of vehicles overnight and how that is addressed. Ms.
Griffin stated that outdoor overnight storage of vehicles is not permissible. The applicant is required to
keep all vehicles indoors overnight and that if this would become an issue Code Enforcement would have
the ability to cite the business.
Commissioner Platt asked the applicant to address the likelihood of having overnight storage.
The applicant, Tony Khajil, addressed the Commission. He explained they prefer to keep vehicles that are
left overnight indoors.
Commissioner McNutt asked the applicant where vehicles would be parked on a busy day if the four
1 parking spots in front of the building are being used. The applicant stated that the cars will be parked
behind the garage and would be brought up by an employee upon being serviced.
Commissioner Trahan asked if there is any mechanical equipment aside from state inspections in the blue
shaded area. The applicant stated that there is only state inspection equipment in that location.
Chairman Wendland stated he is supportive of the SUP with the graphic showing the locations and uses
on the site.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Platt, and a second by
Commissioner Ogrizovich, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0
OPPOSED to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit request for a
minor automotive repairs use for the property located at 811 and 813 S.
Greenville Avenue, Allen, Texas, for Waterfalls Carwash & Lube and
specifically limited to the uses and areas highlighted on the attached graphic.
The motion carried.
Agenda Item 84 Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit SUP for a fitness and health
center use. The property is Lot 1, East Main Place; and commonly
known as 803 E Main Street, Suite C, Allen, Texas. (SUP 3/22/13-19)
[Retrain Fitnessj
Ms Shelby Griffin, Planner, presented to the Commission. The property is located north of Main Street
and east of Fountain Park Drive. The zoning for this property is Planned Development No. 5 for Shopping
1 Center (SC) use. The ALDC requires a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a fitness and health center use
within the Shopping Center zoning district
Ms Griffin explained that the applicant is proposing to tenant a 1,375 square foot suite space in an
existing building for a fitness and health center use. This facility specializes in one-on-one personal
training and does not provide group classes There are no proposed changes to the exterior of the building
and only minor changes to the building interior. The required parking for this use is already provided for
on the site.
The SUP has been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee and it does meet the standards of the
ALDC.
Chairman Woodland opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Mark Paxton, 1703 Monaco Drive, Allen, TX, spoke in favor of the request.
With no one else choosing to come forward, Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Trahan, and a second by
2" Vice Chair Mangrum, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0
OPPOSED to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit request for a
fitness and health center use for the property located at 803 East Main
Street, Suite C, Allen, Texas, for Retrain Fitness.
The motion carried.
Agenda Item #5 Conduct a Public Hearing for proposed amendments to the Allen Lund
Development Code, Section 4.20 1, Schedule of Principal Uses, to limit
uses classified as Adult Bookstores, Massage Parlors, and Sexually -
Oriented Businesses to property located within a Heavy Industrial (HI)
District.
Mr. Ogden "Be" Bass, AICP, Director of Community Development presented to the Commission. He
explained that the ALDC is periodically amended to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the code,
address changing development trends and new technologies, and make changes necessary for compliance
with state and federal laws.
Mr Bass stated that the proposed amendments have gone through a review and refinement process
involving City Staff and City Attorneys.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing.
With no one choosing to come forward, the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Ogrizovich clarified the intent of the amendment. Mr. Bass stated this amendment would
align the ALDC with case law
Motion: Upon a motion by 1" Vice Chair Cocking, and a second by
Commissioner Platt, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED
to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the Allen Land
Development Code.
The motion carried.
Adjournment
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Robert Wendlan ,Chairman S elby Griff nner
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Director's Report from 4/9/13 City Council Meeting
Chairman Wendland presented the 2012 Annual Planning and Zoning Commission Report at the April 9,
2013 City Council meeting
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